FIRE crews were called to a van fire on the A127 this morning.
The incident happened at the junction of Progress Road, on the London-bound side.
Crews put the fire out by 9.45am.
Police helped to manage the traffic so crews could safely put out the fire.
Southend Police tweeted:
A127 London bound at Progress Road and discover a van fire. Please be patient as I clear the road with @ECFRS pic.twitter.com/pL21NJyPT9
— Southend Police (@SouthendPolice) February 24, 2017
Both lanes were open at about 10.15am.
Got both lanes open. Burnt out van still here awaiting recovery. Slow moving traffic but flowing. https://t.co/ZxorIRBBQi
— Southend Police (@SouthendPolice) February 24, 2017
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